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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1930
Page
8
The plan commission issues a major report urging stricter subdivision rules to align land platting with major streets, improve connections, and curb unsightly diagonal lot faces. It advocates eliminating alleys for residential areas, substituting easements, and shaping lots to fit topography and sane grades for future growth.
Antz Southern a one year old beauty was found in a San Antonio hotel Friday night after a police search lasting more than a week. Three men are held in jail in connection with her disappearance from a Tivoli dance on August 2.
A 25 year old white woman reportedly fatally harmed in a house incident. Police said a Black person involved fled. the woman's body was found later. She was named Antz Geet, and a companion named Robert Smith was noted by police.
Forty West Point graduates including Lieut J. Murred report to Brooks Field on September 12 to begin training as pilot students at the Primary Flying School. They will undergo preliminary training on the Mehr tutor device and commence flying on October 16 after initial reporting.
Paul G. Silber credited in Bedell building files a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the United States Dieteletenart Antardas. The filing lists estimated assets and debts, with rents and assessments noted in the accompanying schedules.
In a wartime command reshuffle General Edwin J Winans of Hawaii has been named commander of the Eighth Corps while General George Van Horn Moseley receives promotion to major general. Moseley succeeds Winans as head of the First Cavalry Division at Fort Busy in 1027.
Maj Gen Fulvia B Winans named new Ip gssigonl commander of the ighth corps ere. She is noted for leadership with the First Cavalry Division at Fort Lips and prior commands at Fort Bhiay. The Army announces Brig George Van Hern Mossley as successor, with Gen Winans currently at Kehofield barracks and Gen Mossley on duty in Washington.
A violent thunderstorm swept across England ending a heat wave. Lightning struck countryside farms, toppled structures, and disrupted telecommunication networks. Traffic and rail services suffered outages as crews assessed widespread damage and weather officials warned of continued hazards.
In Los Angeles on Thursday night Amire Kenple McPhergin suffered a caterer incident while visiting Aimee. Officials say the episode caused by excessive excitement led to a collapse at her cottage on Las Tunas breach. The incident prompted medical attention and a steady recovery plan.
A rescue operation aims to aid Cuba's tobacco industry as a bilateral accord with the United States takes effect on a scheduled date. Officials say the parity talks will boost production and market access for Cuban tobacco, signaling potential relief for growers and exporters amid trade adjustments.
Reporter Harry Williams notes a strongSaturday turnout at Boerne Fair amid storms. Highlights include livestock displays, pony racing, and a dramatic plane accident near Wingfoot Lake. The day features exhibitions by Jim Crutchfield and local vendors with crowds moving through stalls and parade preparations for Sunday.
New York and other principal exchanges suspend trading for Labor Day, including the New York Stock Exchange and the Curh exchange. Winnipeg and Chicago grain markets also close for the three day holiday, with markets in Canada and the United States observing the break.
A court filing lists defendants including Taeman Azmalowme, Ted Newer, A J aley Reh, King Jialier, Arele Falward Horn, Tae Halen and others. The document references a restraining order, trial dates, and allegations related to a municipal or regional dispute, naming multiple individuals and entities.
A station blotter records seven injuries from minor collisions and slips around city streets Saturday afternoon. Private David T. Taylor of Crooksfield suffered serious foot injuries after a collision near Chicago Bowlerant and South Presa Street and was treated at Wart Sam Horetan Hospital. Other victims include 11 Fast Grackett Street resident Toth Brasn with a fractured ankle after slipping on a wet sidewalk, Richard Yelderson bruised after being struck near his home, Robert Bi Cerven taken for non serious injuries, Ambroen Parrn injured when struck by a car, Santings Wolzeins treated after falling from a wagon, Frank Garcia with bruises from an impact near West Commerce, and Alonta Roak hospitalized after an M.O.K. vehicle incident.
Rome reports a new monetary policy allowing the minting of up to 20 million currency units. Silver, nickel, and bronze coins will be restricted to specified values, with initial minting over five years and a planned reduction thereafter.
New York reports delegates from 25 nations will attend the international conference this week. About 150 representatives will participate in the United Nations style gathering convened by a global council to discuss cooperation. Justice Thighes presides as head of the American branch of the association.
Den Ven AUK reports a dramatic romance as George Wea, a noted raleaman, marries the daughter of a prominent local business figure after saving her life during a fire. The couple wed secretly with friends learning of the union. the groom works for the bride’s father.
Southeast excursion rates will apply from September 16 to October 5 for travel on Southern Prairie lines. Passenger traffic manager J. I. Monroe announced on Saturday that tickets are prepaid through Dexos and Furishie. Destinations include North and East Congo, Elneiin, Alabama, and Towncastestn with Monroe confirming details.
An 18 year old girl, Marcerine Appet, was abducted and killed in a case that has spurred police to pursue clues. Authorities describe the suspect as a well dressed medium built man about 80 years old with a digot complexion. Rewards totaling 200 dollars were offered as citizens join the search amid fears of a lynching.
RB Moore has moved into office as superintendent of public schools and has prepared openings for the new term in September. He previously taught in Kingaville and served as third school principal. A business venture aims at prosperity and success. See the new classified ads today.
Corpus Christi reports a season expected total of 500000 bales of cotton for export and 490000 bales shipped, with about three hundred thousand bales already received. Receipts around ten thousand bales daily, distributed between trucks and railroad ways, plus fiscal year figures noted.
In Wisconsin near Oconomowoc a bullet ridden corpse was discovered today. The body is tentatively identified as Newman from papers found in pockets. Authorities say the killing bears hallmarks of Chicago gang activity and suspect the victim was shot multiple times.
A monthly report by J. J. Boyd shows Corpus Christi port processed 350,870 tons of cargo in July across three divisions. Key figures include Corpne Cheiati 22,651 tons, Marbor Island 556,246 tons, and hnd Ingelside 20,977 tons.
Corpus Christi Aug 30 funeral services for Mrs W Griffy 67 a resident for 61 years who died Thursday while visiting relatives. She is survived by a daughter Miss Natalie Griffin county treasurer and seven brothers Sidney Titlx of Corpus Christi and others.
Aug 30 in San Angelo reports that Green, a Republican, was elected to the Democratic executive committee post but failed to attend a called meeting of the body.
Dayton Ohio dispatch reports Secretary of War tasks to outline basic administration policy for Mississippi river development before inspecting the river system. A luncheon in Minneapolis is planned with plans tentative. Secretary will discuss project scope, channel depth, and agency coordination with engineers and river officials, studying progress from St Louis northward toward a nine foot channel.
PORT HURON Mich Aug 30 Two children a girl 8 and a boy 18 months died trapped in a farmhouse fire near here. Their mother Mrs Marx Deiubeneki fought her way through flames to try to save them but was removed from the building and is in critical condition. The fire also left the house destroyed and the husband reportedly away at the time.
Angelo Nursery building completion announced with 47 union workers, spearheaded by central labor council. Foreman W. Hi Alexander coordinated tree work and painters union agreed on assessment and donations to finalize the project.
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